BIOGRAPHY
Sikiu Mendez Samelnik is an independent artist, born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. At 17 years old, she moved to Miami, Florida, where she currently resides.
Ever since she was a kid, she has been fascinated with textures, straight lines, and geometrical shapes. She recalls her grandfather’s passion about painting and sculptures who encouraged her love for fine art.
She received her B.F.A., in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008. She has been working as a graphic designer in addition to her work as an abstract artist, concentrating on three-dimensional art.
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Education
• Savannah College of Art and Design – SCAD
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design
2006 – 2008
• Miami Dade College – MDC
Associates of Arts Graphic Design
2003 – 2005
Exhibition
• Art Box – Wynwood Art Showcase – 2022
STATEMENT
I pride myself on creating content that lives at the intersection of art and design, combining a myriad of textures juxtaposed with contrasting materials. I use acrylic as a base for media as varied as plaster, concrete, recycled materials, and aluminum wire mesh to create rough and uneven images with a sense of movement.
Nothing brings me more joy than showing my two kids how art really connects you to other people’s feelings.
